Celebrate Bordeaux Wine Month with us! Join us for a blind Bordeaux tasting! Try several different wines completely blind, and see if you can tell which hail from sunny Bordeaux. We'll be talking about the most common preconceptions of Bordeaux Wine, and discussing the newly permitted grape varieties that were introduced in 2021. […]
Celebrate Bordeaux Wine Month with us! Journey back to the past with us as we discuss Bordeaux's history with Edinburgh, the Auld Alliance, and how Cockburns of Leith began. We'll be looking behind the label, discussing the origins of the name 'Claret', and how labelling is evolving. Try some traditional Bordeaux styles as we […]
The countdown to Christmas has begun, and this Friday marks not only 2 months until the big day, but also it is International Champagne Day! To celebrate, we will have traditional method sparklers open to try this weekend. Join us this Saturday 26th October for an insightful tutor led tasting with none other than our […]
Join us for a Sherry Week Tasting as we take you on an adventure to discover the diversity of Sherry! We'll be trying different producers; Diatomists and Williams Humbert. This tasting is a great chance to try a variety of styles of sherry, from very crisp and fresh, to rich nutty and intense. Sherry […]
Come along for a barrel-top tasting as we're joined by the wine maker from Sandridge Barton, the home of Sharpham Wine. Hear all about their wine making and try some delicious English wines! This is a unique chance to meet the maker of the wines as you taste them - not to be missed!
Join Cockburns of Leith for a free wine and whisky tasting to celebrate Burns Night! Taking place the Thursday before Burns Night, this event is the perfect opportunity to explore a selection of wines and whiskies to pair with your Saturday celebrations. Whether you're hosting a Burns supper or simply looking to toast the […]
March is the month to celebrate women! From International Women's Day on the 8th, to Mother's Day on the 30th, the Women's Six Nations and Women's History Month, we thought it would be the perfect opportunity to spotlight some of our incredible producers who are pioneering female winemakers and trailblazing women in wine. Join […]
Join us in store to taste five exciting new wines that we have added to our shelves at Cockburns of Leith this month! You'll get to sample wines of various styles from across the world, learn about their production and get food pairing recommendations - all for free! Reserve your spot below. T&Cs: Over 18s […]
Our next free tasting event will take place on Wednesday 25th June from 6-7pm. Join us in store to try a selection of five summery wines. Book your free ticket below! T&Cs: Over 18s only. Please arrive promptly for 6pm, if you arrive after the event starts you may miss out on some samples. We […]
This July we will be joining lots of other businesses across the UK in participating in the 31 Days of German Wine campaign, to promote the wonderful range of wine produced in the country! To celebrate, our free in-store tasting in July will be a German wine exclusive! Join us from 6-7pm on Wednesday 9th […]
Friday 1st August is Albariño Day! Pop into our store on Frederick Street anytime from 3-6pm to sample a selection of Albariños from Spain’s Rías Baixas region, no need to book a ticket! T&Cs: Over 18s only. This is a standing event in our store, if you require a chair, or would be more […]
Our Friends at Holyrood Distillery are showcasing there beautiful liquids on Saturday 2nd August from 2pm. A Barrel top tasting just drop in and try some lovely whisky. Ambir Rich and sweet Embra Smoky and Brooding Holyrood Distillery was established in 2019 in the centre of Edinburgh’s historic old town. In 2025, Holyrood Distillery was […]
